Embalmer internship

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Internship requirements

To become an embalmer, you must complete 2 years of intern training under the supervision of an embalmer licensed in Washington State. The training must:

Consist of at least 3,600 hours of employment.

Include the embalming of at least 25 human remains.

Out-of-state internships

If you served an internship in another state, your internship may be accepted when you apply for an embalmer license if:

You were registered with that state’s board.

and

The training is documented by the supervising licensed funeral director or embalmer.

If you have less than 2 years of combined internship and experience as a licensed embalmer in another state, you must serve a period of internship to make up the difference to a total of 2 years before getting a license in Washington.

Taking the licensing exam

You may take the embalmer licensing exams before finishing your intern training. However, we won’t issue your license until after we receive certification that you have completed your intern training. To learn more about the licensing exam, see Exam.